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Tembo House Hotel

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3 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, sun loungers
Junior Suite with Balcony and Ocean view | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe
Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, body wraps, body scrubs
Aerial view
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Forodhani Street, Zanzibar Town, 25524
  • Old Fort
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Forodhani Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Slave Market
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Freddie Mercury Apartment with Balcony and City view | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe

Freddie Mercury Apartment with Balcony and City view

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room with Balcony and Sea view | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe

Twin Room with Balcony and Sea view

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe

Triple Room with Balcony and Sea view

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite with Balcony and Ocean view | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite with Balcony and Ocean view

  • 323 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room with Balcony and Sea view | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room with Balcony and Sea view

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room with Balcony and Sea view | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room with Balcony and Sea view

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room at Annex building | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room at Annex building

  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room with Balcony and City view | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe

Twin Room with Balcony and City view

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Double Room with City view | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room with City view

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room at Annex building | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe

Triple Room at Annex building

  • 280 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite with Balcony and Beach view | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite with Balcony and Beach view

  • 323 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room at Annex building | View from room

Twin Room at Annex building

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Room amenity

Standard Twin Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Triple Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

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Presidental Suite with Balcony and Ocean view | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe

Presidental Suite with Balcony and Ocean view

  • 323 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room at Annex Building

Family Room at Annex Building | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room at Annex Building

  • 376 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

View all photos for Double Room with Balcony and City view

Double Room with Balcony and City view | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room with Balcony and City view

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, Balcony, Garden View

  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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About this property

Tembo House Hotel

4-star Zanzibar Town hotel, connected to a shopping center in Stone Town
Spend the day catching some rays at the beach, relaxing by one of Tembo House Hotel's 3 outdoor swimming pools, or pampering yourself at the full-service spa. Change of towels is available on request.
Tembo House Hotel offers 65 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Zanzibar Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is open daily.
For a convenient ride to the sand and surf, hop on the hotel's beach shuttle (surcharge). At Tembo House Hotel you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day. The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Colonial hotel also offers a children's pool, a garden, and a terrace. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tembo House Hotel has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Tembo Bahari Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open 24 hours. Reservations are required.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Languages

Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Tembo Bahari Restaurant

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Farming classes
  • Foosball table
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Library
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 161 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1992
  • Colonial architecture
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
5 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 15.00 (one-way), (from 5 to 10 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Tembo House Hotel Apartments Zanzibar Town
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Tembo House Zanzibar Town
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Tembo House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 403 out of 827 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 827 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 827 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 827 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 827 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven V, Bloomfield

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach in StoneTown .This hotel is unmatched for location as well as service. Friendly and caring staff who are happy to assist with all your needs. Rooms were clean and comfortable with air-conditioned, a mini fridge, and kettle with coffee and tea provided. Great pool areas which were well maintained. A charming place with lots of history. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanuealdo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was older. There was no elevator to go from floor to floor. But some may see this as having character. Hotel was clean. Was in a good location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moez

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tembo House Hotel

Great value for the quality and location…. Will definitely return
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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff made every effort to make sure we had a comfortable stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Amenities
Great location, nice rooms, friendly staff
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, good pool, nice view of the sea!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property on the beach. Two lovely pools. Great food but unfortunately does not sell alcohol.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very good hotel for short stay of 2 or 3 days. Good location close to restaurants, shops and on the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Azaan

Liked: Amenities
Thr property is very conveniently located in Stone Town. The staff was excellent and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kristin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rubina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about this property. The hospitality of the staff in all areas, the open lay out of the property and proximity of dining to the ocean, the clean and beautiful rooms, and the quality and variety of food options at the breakfast buffet. The property is perfectly located at walking distance to shops, restaurants and main markets. I would definitely stay here again without a doubt. A big thank you to Tembo House!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
10/10, for the price you get a lot! Would highly recommend. Room was spacious and v clean. Extremely friendly and helpful staff who went out of their way to help. Great location and they also offered to store our luggage when we went on safari. So glad we chose this property. Cannot fault it. Thank you for a great stay from room 3000 ;)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michel

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen, Portage

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic building. Close to local attractions. Good food. Walkable. Recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

H.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I always enjoy Tembo Hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was gorgeous
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

filip

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

Nice property, friendly staff, sloppy operation

First they put this into the wrong room, smaller than what we paid for. Then the next day they moved us into a correct from, which was new and very pleasant. We wanted to come back for one more day, and they took our money. However, they then misplaced the records, so it took several hours to check back in. In retrospect, we should have booked the final night through hotels.com not with the hotel directly! It would've saved us a lot of waiting and frustration.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Henry, Kampala

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the heart of Stone Town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Abe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well kept with antique feeling and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025